With food and petrol prices rocketing, impoverished people sacrifice nutritious food for starches that keep them full, leaving children malnourished and adults prone to disease.
Children wait for food at a feeding scheme in Lavender Hill, Cape Town South Africa, Tuesday, April 21, 2020, during the fourth week of lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus. The feeding of the children has replaced the meal a day they would be fed during their regular school day on a regular basis. AP Photo/Nardus Engelbrecht NewsDefeat Poverty
South Africa’s First Lady Calls for an End to Stunting and Child Hunger
The country has failed to prevent stunting in children in the last 20 years, according to a report.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
Food insecurity is a serious issue in South Africa and has only increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also has a serious impact on the growth and development of the country’s children. The UN’s Global Goal 2 calls for an end to world hunger, and this cannot be achieved without immediate action to ensure food security for all South Africa’s children. Join the movement and take action on this